Dell Pro Max 18 Plus vs REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026)
75.3Performancespec-basedchip56.9
97.1Graphicschip73
38.4Displayspec-based44.8
94.7Batteryspec-based98.7
20Portabilityspec-based62.6
4 spec wins — Dell Pro Max 18 Plus4 spec wins — REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Max 18 Plus scores 65.2 against 65.2 for REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Max 18 Plus edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
- Stronger graphics score: 97 vs 73
- 300% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026)
- 50% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 31.7 mm
- 42% lower weight: 1.88 kg vs 3.25 kg
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Laptop (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (CAMM2) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD (2x 1TB, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 SSD (plus one reserved M.2 expansion slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,024Top 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,887Top 6% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 21,744Top 19% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh+3% |
| Charging | 280 W+180% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.25 kg | 1.88 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 31.7 mm | 15.9 mm+50% |
| Material | Magnesium alloy (90% recycled magnesium top and bottom covers) | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, 80Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 2.5GbE, SD card reader, headset jack, optional smart card reader | Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (full-featured), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP HDR RGB+IR (1080p FHD HDR on base configurations) | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (Windows Hello); optional 8MP RGB+IR camera | Fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Chinese version) |
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